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Sweeney to participate in Hall of Fame Classic

Royals special assistant Mike Sweeney discusses his role with the team this season and his expectations for 2014

By Dick Kaegel
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MLB.com |

KANSAS CITY -- Former Royals captain Mike Sweeney is headed for Cooperstown.

Sweeney, now special assistant to baseball operations, will be the Royals' representative among ex-Major Leaguers participating in the Hall of Fame Classic on Saturday, May 24, at historic Doubleday Field.

Game rosters are expected to include recently retired players from each of the 30 big league clubs. This sixth annual event will be part of the Hall of Fame's 75th anniversary celebration.